September 1 LRN Am Newscall

The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. Jeff Palermo reports on the state of labor…:

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If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Scott Carwile has more…

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The Louisiana Workforce Commission says the job outlook in Sportsman’s Paradise is giving us a lot to celebrate on this Labor Day. According to LWC Executive Director Curt Eysink, the labor force in Louisiana is stronger now than ever before…:

Cut 3 (09) “really bright future”

Eysink says it’s great that we’ve got government agencies, education leaders on every level and business and industry at the table to figure out how to make Louisiana’s workforce better into the future. He says wages have been growing as fast as the economy here…:

Cut 4  (05)  “than it’s ever been”

Eysink says private sector job growth in Louisiana has increased every month for about the last four years. He says more than 2 million Louisianians are working today which is an all time high…:

Cut 5  (11)  “of our labor markets”

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As we approach the halfway point in this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season, there have been only three named storms, none of which have threatened the Gulf Coast. State Climatologist Barry Keim says historically the number of hurricanes from this point forward in the season is about six…

Cut 6 (07)  “below normal overall”

Keim says there is a high probability we’ll see less than that this year. He says the reasons for the reduction are sea surface temperatures being below normal and wind shear is running pretty high…

CUT 7 (11) “are also reduced”

Keim thinks four, maybe five, storms may form during the remainder of this season. He says this is no reason to let your guard down because it only takes one hurricane to, potentially, turn your life upside down…

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If you are planning a Labor Day cookout, don’t expect to find any real bargains on burgers or steak this holiday. Increased beef prices are due to a shortage of cows in the country. LSU AgCenter Extension Economist Ross Pruitt says consumers won’t get much of a break in beef prices…

CUT 9 (10)  “month of July”

He says beef production continues to fall in the United States. He says production is almost six-percent lower than this time last year. Pruitt says more price increases are on the horizon…

cut 10 (11)  “just yet”

Pruitt says consumer beef prices will continue to rise through the rest of this year. He says you shouldn’t be afraid to shop around to find the best deal…

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The 2014 college football season is off to a thrilling start for the LSU Tigers. The Bayou Bengals rallied back from a 17-point third quarter deficit to beat Wisconsin 28-24. Associate Head Coach and running backs coach Frank Wilson says it was a great character win…

cut 12 (11) “times than not”

LSU’s offense didn’t do much in the first half, but by the end of the third quarter they were unstoppable. Wilson says some blocking adjustments on the the offensive line helped…

Cut 13 (10)  “frequently”

As expected Anthony Jennings started at quarterback and played most of the game. He had a couple of shaky moments, but ended up throwing for 239 yards and two touchdowns. Wilson says the coaching staff is pleased with how the sophomore played..

Cut 14 (11)  “the ball”

10:30 Newscast August 30, 2014

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there is a vocal group of anti-Common Core supporters, but there are also many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere…

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He says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money.

Yesterday marked the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall in Louisiana and many are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again…

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Mann was the Communications Director for then-Governor Kathleen Blanco.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Michelle Southern reports…

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If you have outdoor plans today, expect rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected throughout south Louisiana. He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too…

CUT 11 (08) “still very high“

He says two to three inches of rain is predicted.

09:30 Newscast August 30, 2014

State officials say a data breach involving JP Morgan Chase may have exposed Louisiana citizens to identity theft or fraud. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals confirm nine new cases of West Nile virus in the state this week, bringing this year’s total to 61 cases. Of the new infections, five are neuroinvasive disease cases, all occurring in East Baton Rouge Parish. Louisiana continues to have the nation’s second highest number of West Nile virus neuroinvasive disease cases.

Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core, according to contracts approved by the division of administration. Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s anti-Common Core stance could be tied to his presidential aspirations

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The governor accuses the federal government of trying to nationalize the curriculum in local schools.

Those who have outdoor plans Saturday could be dealing with a lot of rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected from New Orleans, through south Louisiana, even into Houston…

CUT 10 (07) “widespread activity”

He says two to three inches of rain is predicted and there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.

08:30 Newscast August 30, 2014

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money

CUT 3 (05) “too much”

Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core.

Those who have outdoor plans today could be dealing with a lot of rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the forecast does not look good…

CUT 9 (14) “series of systems”

He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.

Many Louisianians are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina began it’s destructive path across the state. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann was the Communications Director for Governor Kathleen Blanco when Katrina hit…

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Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it ever happen again.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the United States is about to eclipse Saudi Arabia in monthly oil production…

CUT 13 (08) “all summer”

He says prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago.

17:30 Newscast August 29, 2014

Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. But UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says there are many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere…

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Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core.

Many Louisianians are reflecting on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina hit. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again…

cut 7 (09) “do this now”

Mann was the Communications Director for then-Governor Kathleen Blanco.

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the low price is boosting consumer confidence and as a result more people are hitting the road for an end of summer vacation. He says more good news is the demand for gasoline drops after this weekend…

cut 14 (11) “throughout the fall months”

He says prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago.

Wet weather is expected to start the Labor Day weekend. State Climatologist Barry Keim says thunderstorm activity is expected Saturday throughout south Louisiana…

cut 10 (14) “tomorrow plays out”

He says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too.

Friday LRN Sportscast 16:45

There are reports two potential starters on the LSU football team will not play in tomorrow night’s game against Wisconsin. Cornerback Rashard Robinson has reportedly been suspended, while wide receiver Malachi Dupree has an injured ankle and did not make the trip to Houston. LSU says they won’t comment on the reports.

A big crowd is expected at the newly refurbished Cajun field for Saturday night’s game between UL Lafayette and the Southern Jaguars. Ragin Cajuns Coach Mark Hudspeth says the Jags return a lot of key pieces from a team that won the SWAC last year….
cut 15 (10) “…best shot”
Also in Louisiana tomorrow night…the defending Southland champs, Southeastern Louisiana, will host Jacksonville at Strawberry Stadium. Nicholls State is at Air Force and Grambling travels to Lamar.

The Saints have until 3 o’ clock Saturday to reduce their roster to 53 players. That means 22 players who participated in Thursday night’s preseason finale will be cut. Coach Sean Payton says it’s a difficult situation for everyone involved…
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Backup quarterback and kicker are two position battles that will be decided before the three o’ clock deadline.

ULM has started the college football season with a victory. The Warhawks rallied from a ten to nothing deficit on Thursday night to beat Wake Forest 17 to 10. The Warhawks are home again on September sixth, taking on Idaho.

LRN Newscast 16:30 08-29-14

Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core. He accuses the feds of trying to nationalize the curriculum in local schools. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Jindal’s anti-Common Core stance could be tied to his presidential aspirations…:
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Meanwhile, its being reported the Governor could pay outside lawyers as much as $275 thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in Common Core lawsuits.

You’d have to go back to 2010 to find Labor Day gas pricesas low as they are today. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says the lack of hurricanes have helped…
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He says we are about to eclipse Saudi Arabia in monthly production.

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It was 9 years ago today that Hurricane Katrina belted the coast with devastation that’s been unmatched in modern history. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann was the Communications Director for Governor Kathleen Blanco in 2005, and he says many other areas are learning from us…
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Governor Jindal issued a statement today saying Louisianians can take comfort in knowing that we are resilient and will continue to grow and prosper.

There are some reports that two potential starters on the LSU football team will not play in tomorrow night’s game against Wisconsin. Cornerback Roshard Robinson has reportedly been suspended, and wide receiver Malachi Dupree has an injured ankle and did not make the trip to Houston.

LRN Newscast 15:30 08-29-14

State officials say a data breach may have exposed Louisiana citizens to identity theft or fraud. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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The college football season is underway tomorrow and the LSU Tigers will face 14th ranked Wisconsin in Houston. Louisiana Tech will visit third ranked Oklahoma tomorrow night, and at Cajun Field, UL Lafayette takes on the Southern Jaguars. Southeastern Will host Jacksonville State.

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Many Louisianians are reflecting today on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the coast. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann was the Communications Director for Governor Kathleen Blanco on this date in 2005…:

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Officials say the state is much better prepared now than we were back then.

 

If you have outdoor plans Saturday, you could be dealing with a lot of rain.
CUT 9 (14) “series of systems”
That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim.

LRN Newscast 14:30 08-29-14

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels…:

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State officials have been notified by JP Morgan Chase that personally identifiable information it has with state agencies may have been breached. They don’t know to what extent information, or if it’s been done, but the departments involved will keep citizens informed.

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Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money

CUT 3 (05) “too much”
A Jindal spokesperson says outside counsel is needed when the individual has special expertise in certain areas of the law.

 

 

A low pressure trough along the coast moving up from the Gulf is making for a wet Labor Day weekend. Rain has moved on shore into South Louisiana, and it’s expected to continue tomorrow. As for Sunday…
cut 11 (08) Q: “still very high”
That’s State Climatologist Barry Keim who says South Louisiana could get up to three inches of rain with this system.

PM LRN Newscall on August 29

According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Michelle Southern reports…:

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State officials say a data breach involving JP Morgan Chase may have exposed Louisiana citizens to identity theft or fraud. Jeff Palermo has the story…

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Based on contracts approved by the division of administration, Governor Jindal could pay outside lawyers as much as 275-thousand dollars in state money to represent his office in lawsuits over Common Core. UL Lafayette Political Science Professor Pearson Cross says Common Core supporters will look at this as wasted money

CUT 3 (05) “too much”

Governor Jindal filed a lawsuit earlier this week against the Obama administration over Common Core. Jindal accuses the federal government of trying to nationalize the curriculum in local schools. Cross says Jindal’s anti-Common Core stance could be tied to his presidential aspirations

CUT 4 (05)  “republican circles”

A Jindal spokesperson says outside counsel is needed when the individual has special expertise in certain areas of the law. Cross says there is a vocal group of anti-Common Core supporters, but there are also many who support the education standards and wish Jindal would spend the state’s money elsewhere

CUT 5 (10) “Senator Vitter”

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Many Louisianians are reflecting today on what was going on in their lives 9 years ago when Hurricane Katrina began it’s destructive path across our state. LSU Media Professor Bob Mann was the Communications Director for Governor Kathleen Blanco on August 29th, 2005…:

CUT 6 (13)  “what was going on”

Governor Jindal issued a statement today saying Louisianians can take comfort in knowing that we are resilient and will continue to grow and prosper. Mann says we’re much better prepared today in every way to handle another storm like that should it happen again:

CUT 7 (09) “do this now”

Mann says Louisiana is so schooled in how to prepare for a devastating storm, that we could teach the world how to do it…:

CUT 8 (16) “some of those lessons”

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Those who have outdoor plans Saturday could be dealing with a lot of rain. State Climatologist Barry Keim says the forecast does not look good…

CUT 9 (14)  “series of systems”

He says two to three inches of rain is predicted in South Louisiana, with localized areas getting more.  Keim says thunderstorm activity is exptected from New Orleans, through south Louisiana, even into Houston…

CUT 10 (07) “widespread activity”

Keim says this system definitely has a tropical component to it as it is coming from the Gulf of Mexico. He says  says there’s a good chance for rain on Sunday, too….

CUT 11 (08) “still very high

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According to GasBuddy.com, domestic oil production is keeping the nation’s gas prices down to 2010 Labor Day weekend levels. Senior Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan says prices on average in Louisiana are about 20 cents lower today than they were a year ago…:

CUT 12 (12) “Lafayette $3.01”

DeHaan says the lack of hurricanes is allowing for oil production to go on without any disruption and that’s lowering the price of gas. He says the United States is about to eclipse Saudi Arabia in monthly oil production…:

CUT 13 (08) “all summer”

DeHaan says the low price at the pump is boosting consumer confidence and as a result more people are hitting the road for an end of summer vacation. He says the good news doesn’t end there as demand for gasoline drops after this weekend..:

cut 14 (11) “throughout the fall months”

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